Facing the challenge of society, politics, environment and economy, consumers will gradually develop a habit of daily healing in 2022 and 2023. The technology development of engineering product, food and materials is under a trend of commercialization, calling for protecting natural resources and starting a supernatural future. And with the rise of health awareness, promoting mental and physical health and exploring hi-tech products have become the essential topics. At the same time, consumers are also paying attention to cost-saving and decreasing waste, which makes recyclable and durable products popular. The emergency of slow handicraft forces all the industries to break through the stereotype and provide innovation, including the fabric textile industry. The additional value of fabric is important in this season. Healing and delighted fibers bring new functions and wearing experience to men's and women's A/W fabrics, which leads the development of fabric to a natural, eco-friendly and future-tech trend direction. The report will summarize and refine the keywords of latest A/W 22/23 fabric from the aspects of fiber, function, craft technique and textural variation.

Health has become the hottest global topic because of the epidemic. People desire for outdoor activity, respect the rules of life and nature and want to escape from the complicated trifles and meaningless battles. People are breaking through the limit and searching for their new selves. New functional fabrics explore the development of A/W 22/23 sportswear. Kishu bicho-tan charcoal fiber, bamboo carbon magnetic fiber, weak-acid Paramos cellulose fiber, anti-bacterial photocatalytic synthetic fiber, low-carbon thermal fiber and tear-resistant nylon66 fiber lead to new trend of outdoor functional fabric and provide consumers with more comfortable and advanced dressing experiences.

Since the world entered the 21st century, the amount of natural resources that human beings can obtain from the earth is decreasing, the environmental awareness in consumer goods market is gradually strengthening, and the concept of low-carbon, environmental protection and sustainable is highly praised. Therefore, new fiber textiles have attracted more attention and development. The natural color of Plantcot fiber is eco-friendly and healthy which also reduces the pollution caused by dyeing. The new natural fibers extracted from corn, lavender, banana and sarcandra decrease the waste of plant resource and strengthen the health function of fiber textiles. Moisturizing and skin-protection Collaskin collagen fiber is made by the extraction of the scale and skin of deep-sea fishes. Green energy is the only way to realize sustainable development of human beings. The bio-based products and green energy have become the forefront of the world science and technology field. Therefore, bio-based fiber fabric will become an important trend for fabric development in the future.

With consumers' longing for slow and relaxing life, balanced and healthy comfortable items are in a rising trend. Sports knit fabrics are combined with modern and fresh design aesthetics to bring a brand new feeling. And the new layering design is injected into the basic sports style to endow the comfortable clothes with elegance and delicacy. Flexible life and work styles make comfortable and secure feeling become the key to sports knit fabrics. Therefore, driven by encouraging consumers to maintain a balance between physical and mental health and vitality, stretchy knit fabric, functional mesh knit fabric and 3D applique knit fabric have become the trending fabrics to create versatile sports styling.

With consumer's rising pursuit of comfortable and versatile knitwear, exploring protective and healthy properties is the key fabric trend for S/S 2022 women's knitwear. Consumers and designers are paying more attention to the sustainable soft-tactile fabric and natural eco-friendly knitted fabric. Therefore, healing lustrous knitted fabric, natural tie-dyed knitted fabric and anti-bacterial plain fabric are the recommended high-quality and sustainable knitted fabrics to create all-day versatile knitted items suitable for both working and entertainment.

Along with the continuous progress of our society, people are having a rising recognition of environment and health. More eco-friendly and multi-functional fabrics have been the core of S/S 2022 knitted trousers. Natural plant fibers and recycled fibers, such as EVO fibers, Tencel, isatis fibers and regenerated cellulose fibers, can be used to create durable knitted fabrics, which are functional, protective, comfortable and eco-friendly, and skin-friendly, fashionable street dark avant-garde trousers. This report reveals the key fabric trend for men's knitted trousers in S/S 2022 through introduction of EVO terry fabric, double-faced plain knitted fabric, anti-bacteria elastic terry fabric and viscose linen-like knitted fabric.

After this pandemic, China market ushers in a new era of outdoors, and a new round of men's trousers fabrics will rise in S/S 2022. This new lifestyle drives people to explore new journey and prompts the heat of urban relaxed sports. Viennese photographer Horacio Reyes Páe returns to his hometown in Punta Ballena, Uruguay. He captures the sea island in his childhood memory and finds tranquility and peace. Therefore, protective fabrics are favored by designers, becoming hot fabrics for S/S 2022 men's outdoor athleisure trousers. The PU dust-free knitted fabric, stretchy antibacterial knitted fabric and SUPPLEX functional fabric will be top priorities, worth key attention.

This pandemic blurs the boundary between loungewear and everyday wear, and also offers an opportunity for loungewear to expand. Without compromising comfort, chic womenswear fit for both sofas and streets appeals to consumers. Breathable mercerized cotton, antibacterial compound knitted fabric and silkworm pupa protein are added by liquid ammonia, mercerizing, water-proof, crease-resistant, mosquito-repellent and UV-resistant functions, and mixed with new functional fibers including mulberry silk and Sorona, guiding a new direction for S/S 2022 women's loungewear.

Due to this pandemic, home style gets increasingly popular. Comfortable sweatshirts shift to be items fit for both lounge and streets. Soft loopback jersey, airy sweatshirt fabric and marl knitted fabric are key fabrics with a light gram weight, suitable for minimal comfortable sweatshirts. Soft and comfy knitted fabrics will be a key trend for A/W 21/22 women's sweatshirts.

In this turbulent world, people rethink about their lifestyle and consumption way, and they long for escaping from the busy city to embrace nature. They want to immerse in fabulous mountains, wilderness or rivers. Foggy highlands, mixed geological textures, flowing rivers and wild grass all inspire this theme. From quality, colors to functions, this season fabrics will be full of an exotic free vibe.

Details and decorations on swimwear are quite eye-catching on social media. Details are key to salable core styles. Year-round items emerge in the swimwear market, offering opportunities for sales. Decorations and details add newness to core styles and create surprising commercial products. Salable items mix with new highlights to renew perennial items, appealing to the market.

In addition to the development of new styles, designers also focus on details. Decorative woven labels appear on different parts to display varied styles. Woven labels are mainly used by fashion brands and the athleisure style.

With the development of society, consumers demand various clothes, and decorations on clothing become more diversified. Applique and badge are ideal for young consumers to extend individuality. Delicate single pattern, striking combined patterns, retro court style badge, expressive pop art illustration applique and childlike applique contribute to a flashy fashion.

Physical will starts with modern sportswear which is soft, chic and ergonomic, and highlight the use of yarns and fabrics in the changing climate. Protective yarns and fabrics adapt to climate change and provide cosy products for mankind. High-quality yarns and minimalist designs reinforce the luxurious feel, and aim at high-end athleisure and luxury sportswear. This theme also injects vitality into the leisure-luxe knitwear market and brings new inspiration. (This report, Physical, is one of yarn trends for S/S 2021 SPINEXPO.)

Fabric and detail of accessories are deeply influenced by fashion trends and decorative designs. Designer brands also interpret classic accessories through brand-new techniques. They focus on elegant feminine details, including traditional and avant-garde elements. Comfortable plush and individual quilted fabric create items fit for the extreme weather.

Modern women turn towards rational consumption, advocate the pursuit of high-quality life, and decorate the look with small accessories. The fashionable casual knitwear shows a wilful and free style with the help of buttons, clips, elastic drawstring and buckle belts. The collocation between accessory with knitwear is emphasized, which is suitable for multiple occasions.

With the popularity of "recreation", designers draw inspirations from daily clothing, and focus on those normal decorations in the past. The old decorations lie in the closet or shelves for years, and in the same time, they are produced and copied, resulting in the loss of the design sense. Designers redesign and enhance the quality of these things, and bring a naive and nostalgic style for them.

In A/W 20/21, human, nature and technology have a significant impact on extreme outdoor sports. Brands are paying more attention to innovative fabrics that are both environmentally-friendly and technical. The emphasis will be on regulating temperature and superior air permeability, which is evidently reflected by nylon fabric. It is functional, practical, glossy and futuristic, so humans can better cope with changes of the environment. Ecological rainproof materials are used to create items suitable for the city and outdoors.

The 21st century is defined by modern technologies and AI, and our environment has been damaged. Brands start to take actions to reduce the environmental impact of garments, and bioengineering gains traction. Digital fabrics and effects play an important role. Shell and pearl shine, jelly-like waxy surfaces and tinfoil-like effects elevate fabrics with a technical and natural twist.

With the fast development of garment industry, statement and fashion are more favored. Rubber strips, labels, drawstring and tapes are utilized for function and decoration.

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